InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Sesshomaru & The Gates of Tolrona ❯ Heading Towards the Lake of Mitsu ( Chapter 14 )

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“Myoga, do you know where they are headed next,” Inuyasha asks.

“They are probably headed toward the Nishi Mountains, where Lord Sesshomaru will submerge the Key of Tsubasa in the Lake of Mitsu.”

“Lets go then. I don’t know how much more of this pure energy I can take,” Koga growled. He started to run off with Ayame in his arms. Inuyasha and the rest followed behind. ‘Stay safe Kagome,’ Inuyasha thought as he ran alongside the wolf.

This time on Sesshomaru & the Gates of Tolrona:

Chapter 13

Heading Towards the Lake of Mitsu

******Kagome’s POV******

Ahhhhh! I wanna scream! Sesshomaru just told me that we have to travel up mountains! If I live through this, I’m spending at least a month at home! Someone needs to tell him that I’m only a human!

We stopped to camp out after that long day fighting the ogre.

“We’re heading to the Nishi Mountains tomorrow to find the Lake of Mitsu,” he explains.

“Why are we looking for a lake,” I ask.

“The Lake of Mitsu will make the Key of Tsubasa invincible. After this is complete, then the search for the Gates of Tolrona will begin.”

“Lord Sesshomaru I’ve been meaning to ask you: if your father was immortal, then why did he die?”

“Ryuukotsusei was also immortal. If an immortal, injures one such at them, then their opponent can die. Father was badly injured from the battle and went to fight off Takemaru (A/N: From 3rd Movie) to protect my half-breed brother and his human wench, causing his death.” The last part Sesshomaru says in bitterness.

“Oh,” I sigh.

Rin, Au-Un, and Jaken then walk into the camp. “Lord Sesshomaru, look! Me and Master Jaken got fish,” Rin squeals happily, holding up a huge line of fish. Jaken walked up behind her and looked soaked while she was still dry.

“Very Good Rin,” Sesshomaru says in an emotionless tone.

Rin somehow saw past that and knew that he meant well. “Thank you Lord Sesshomaru!”

I had to smile at this. Sesshomaru noticed and turned to look at me. “What are you smiling at?”

“Um…nothing…it’s just that Rin is so cute,” I say, grinning.

“Thank you Kagome,” says Rin smiling.

“I can’t understand humans,” grumbles Jaken. I decided not to say anything because he was just itching to find an excuse to fry me alive. Trust me, that’s not on my ‘to do’ list.

“How long do you think this trip will take,” I asked Sesshomaru.

“About a week.” I tried to suppress a groan. After eating, Jaken, Rin , and I went to bed. Inuyasha where are you?

******No one’s POV******

The rest of Inuyasha’s group stopped for the night, much to Koga and the hanyou’s dislike. They both brooded in their own way. Koga, running through the woods around the camp and Inuyasha growling in a tree. The rest of them sigh. They were all worried too, but they had to be in the best condition possible. They knew they would only make Kagome worry more about them.

“HENTAI,” Sango suddenly shouted, smacking Miroku hard. “I can’t believe you even try this when Kagome is missing!” She stomped away really pissed. Miroku just sighed and rubbed the mark left on his face.

Ayame took the opportunity to hit the monk in the back of the head as well. “You idiot,” she growled.

“I really didn’t mean it that time,” he insisted. “We were sitting so close and my hand just slipped.”

“Yea right,” Ayame said, rolling her eyes at him. Ginta, Hakkaku, and Shippo were already asleep. Kirara left to try to comfort Sango.

Meanwhile up in the tree, Inuyasha was having a conversation with Myoga.

“So what’s up with this ’Lake of Mitsu’,” Inuyasha asked with interest.

“It shall make the Key of Tsubasa more powerful. With the key submerged in the lake, it will become invincible, therefore making it able to withstand the powers of the Gates of Tolrona. There is a powerful demon, guarding the Mitsu Lake, so in order to get through, they will have to destroy the beast,” Myoga explained in thought.

“How powerful are we talking,” the hanyou asked.

“Even Lord Sesshomaru will break a sweat taking down this demon,” the flea replied. This made Inuyasha instantly worried. ’Dammit! If Sesshomaru would have trouble taking down this thing, how would I fight it?! I hope Kagome will be able to protect herself with the Key of Tsubasa. We have to hurry,’ he thought frantically.

Eventually, Sango and Kirara came back to camp. Of course, Sango ignored Miroku for the rest of the night. They all settled into a troubled sleep. Ayame and Koga, who returned to the camp, heard most of their conversation, were now very concerned. Koga couldn’t find sleep and neither could Inuyasha.

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~ ~~~~~A WEEK LATER AT NISHI MOUNTAINS~~~~~~

******Kagome’s POV******

We FINALLY arrived at the base of the mountains! During the week, Sesshomaru let me stop to purchase archery weaponry, much to my delight. There was a barrier surrounding the mountains like at Mount Hakurei. It rendered Au-Un useless at flying because of its demon state, so we had to climb the mountains on foot. Insert MAJOR sigh here.

After half a day, we reached halfway up the mountains. Sesshomaru looked distressed over something. Maybe it was because of the barrier or was it because of the lake itself?

The only ones not effected by the barrier were Rin and I. Jaken was hung over Au-Un out of sickness. I almost felt sorry for the annoying little toad. Rin was riding on the dragon too, so I took to walking on foot, trying to keep up with Sesshomaru’s ushered steps. By sunset, we set up camp near a cave in the mountain where the lake resided in.

After we ate and me Rin took baths in the local hot springs, we went to sleep. At least tried…I sat awake, thinking about many things. Sesshomaru was always awake because he was demon and maybe had something against sleeping. Like maybe he felt weak if he ever did sleep. One worried thought was of course, of Inuyasha. He must be driven as mad as I am now. I would do anything to see his face.

I’m also worried about my family too. Mama, Gramps, and Sota. They must think something bad happened to me. I haven’t been back there for over a month.

Sesshomaru must have noticed my distress, because he looked at me with a curious look. “What ails you Miko?” Ok, I have to do a double-check on this one. Since when does Sesshomaru care what I think? Or what any humans think for that matter (besides Rin)?

“Why would you care,” I asked, my thoughts getting the better of me.

“This Sesshomaru does not care, I am just merely curious. You, humans have such complicated emotions,” he says, looking at me with his cold demeanor, as if defending himself. He props up against the wall of the cave.

“Well I’m worried about my family,” I admitted.

“You have family besides my half-breed brother?”

“Well yea, of course.”

“Humph. Families. I, Sesshomaru need not the annoyances of family.”

“Figured you say something like that.” I hug my knees to my chest, staring at him intently. “But what about Rin and Jaken? Are they not your family? It doesn‘t necessarily need to be your blood relatives. I think anyone who makes you feel comfortable around them, can be considered your home or your family.”

“Ridiculous,” he scoffed.

I felt my temper raise. “Just because you’re demon doesn’t make everything we, humans do, weak! I think emotions do make a warrior stronger because they’re fighting for something they believe in!”

I see him look amused at my outburst. “Emotions only weaken you when you fight for a cause that’s not justified. I see them only as burdens.”

“That’s not true!”

“Oh, so you think when Inuyasha charged blindly into battle to protect that undead miko, justified?”

I find that I can’t say anything to that. He did have a point. I know Inuyasha loved her and possibly still does, but I understand that she was his first love and will always be his first. He smirked at my silence. I just glare back at him and lay back down to go back to sleep. The plan miserably fails.

******No one’s POV******

Kohaku was as worried as Kaede. It only made him want to go find the rest of them more. Kaede showed him the scroll soon after she read it. It sent chills up his spine. The girl, Kagome, whom they were all searching after, was in grave danger. ******FLASHBACK******    

“This does not bide well,” Kaede murmurs after reading the letter. She hands Kohaku the letter after she finished. In elegant Kanji, it read:

‘I seek the one named Kagome. The powerful miko who will supposedly lead the demon to the Gates of Tolrona. I am also a taiyoukai and seek your services. I am aware that you are with the Lord of the West. As you may or not be aware, you are truly stronger than the legendary Midoriko. If you were to lead me the Gates and survive, you will get power over some of my lands. We shall see each other soon. Please be aware that if you do not abide by my offers, I will have to use force.’

‘Lord Ken’

Kohaku stared the scroll in shock. What is the lord planning to do?! Does Sesshomaru know that he isn’t the only taiyoukai after Kagome? He is worried about if the group crosses paths with Lord Ken of the Eastern Lands. He is known to be powerful and ruthless.     ******END FLASHBACK******  

Kohaku wanted to go to help Sango and the others badly. There was nothing to do here, so he often went to exterminate small demons in the surrounding villages. He continued to insist to go, but Kaede kept disagreeing, telling him the same thing every time. “Sango wants you recover from thy memory loss. Ye need to slow down before ye get into battling again.”

He made up his mind. He had to warn them all. He was going to escape here tonight and find Inuyasha and the rest, even if it killed him. He owned them that much.

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To be continued…

Sorry for the long time…I had a bad case of writer’s block. OMG - Kohaku’s going to run away! A ‘nice’ discussion between Sesshomaru and Kagome. Also sorry for the shortness. I wanted to end at a good spot.

NEXT TIME ON Sesshomaru & the Gates of Tolrona: A confrontation between Inuyasha and Sesshomaru at the Lake of Mitsu. Before that, they have to fight off a more menacing foe. The Guardian of the Lake of Mitsu! Who will succeed? What will happen to Kohaku? Kagome, will she finally go back to Inuyasha? Find out next time!

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